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KV53 WEC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

135,520 mi
Last recorded135,520 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 WEC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 135,520 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 135,514 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade rubber blade missing

Pass 10 Jun 2025 134,280 miles

Rear Wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 10 Jun 2025 134,280 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 4 Jun 2024 128,191 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 124,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 122,715 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 122,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 121,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,832 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,047 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 105,047 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,737 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 94,737 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,025 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 67,926 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 67,926 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,850 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,769 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 56,119 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,119 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 52,796 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 52,796 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,375 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 31,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,584 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 18,801 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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KV53 WEC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 WEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV53 WEC registered?

KV53 WEC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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